Overview

• Federal and state forces located three clandestine chemical storage sites in Culiacán and Cosalá, securing more than 1,000 liters of precursor chemicals before controlled destruction.
• Separate ground operations in Culiacán’s Albaterra seized one long gun, five magazines, 338 cartridges, a tactical vest with plates, and 30 doses of cocaine.
• Reconnaissance near Las Higueras in Rosario recovered 425 cartridges and tactical gear, with all evidence placed under the custody of the Federal Prosecutor.
• Authorities reported no armed confrontations during the deployments, and investigations are underway to determine the origin of the seized material and any criminal links.
• A man suspected of robbing a convenience store in Punta Azul was detained on September 30 with cash, a phone, and a backpack, and officials urged public reports to 911 or anonymous tips to 089.